Traditional Tsukubai (蹲踞) Stone Garden Basin, Shōwa Period.

Traditional ceramic Tsukubai (蹲踞), a Japanese stone basin for the garden.

Dimensions: height 55 cm, width 34.5 cm, depth 31 cm.

This elegant garden feature has a rough texture with a partially wavy pattern and a simple, natural design intended to blend into the garden environment. The glaze features a soft earthy color palette.

An elegant ornament that brings a serene Japanese atmosphere to your garden!

A Tsukubai is a traditional Japanese stone basin used in tea gardens, where guests wash their hands and mouth with a Chashaku (茶杓), a bamboo scoop, before participating in the tea ceremony. It is typically placed at a height that requires the user to bend over, symbolizing humility and respect.

Due to its weight, this item can be picked up at our store in Antwerp, Belgium.

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